Arka wrote: sjms wrote:
the RRS componentry is machined billet 6061-T6 aluminum that is anodized. Gitzo componentry is a form of cast Magnesium alloy that is painted.
the RRS is, too me overall, is a better made mechanically more robust product. now Gitzo is no slouch but requires a little more care. Gitzo has also been morphing their designs over the past 5 years.
both will serve you well. pricing in your neighborhood might be a deciding factor.
i have 3 tripods from RRS. TVC-33 (one of the original batch made), TVC-24 (purchased used) and the TQC-14 (my favorite travel tripod). i used to have Gitzo legs.
When you say that Gitzos require \"a little more care\" than the RRS, what exactly do you mean? What are some of the things you had to do to maintain the Gitzo that are not required with the RRS? I am thinking about making an upgrade to one of my \'pods as well and am curious to hear your thoughts on how the RRS is lower maintenance.
Edit: I see your comments above. Do you find that RRS legs require less cleaning, and handle sandy/salty environments better? .
anodized aluminum will do better under harsh environments. as far as requiring less cleaning no, you would treat it as any piece of equipment you value. anything that goes into salt water gets a fresh water bath later. in fact RRS gives you the info on that subject. http://blog.reallyrightstuff.com/cleaning-tripod-legs/
Arka wrote: sjms wrote:
the RRS componentry is machined billet 6061-T6 aluminum that is anodized. Gitzo componentry is a form of cast Magnesium alloy that is painted.
the RRS is, too me overall, is a better made mechanically more robust product. now Gitzo is no slouch but requires a little more care. Gitzo has also been morphing their designs over the past 5 years.
both will serve you well. pricing in your neighborhood might be a deciding factor.
i have 3 tripods from RRS. TVC-33 (one of the original batch made), TVC-24 (purchased used) and the TQC-14 (my favorite travel tripod). i used to have Gitzo legs.
When you say that Gitzos require \"a little more care\" than the RRS, what exactly do you mean? What are some of the things you had to do to maintain the Gitzo that are not required with the RRS? I am thinking about making an upgrade to one of my \'pods as well and am curious to hear your thoughts on how the RRS is lower maintenance.
Edit: I see your comments above. Do you find that RRS legs require less cleaning, and handle sandy/salty environments better? .
anodized aluminum will do better under harsh environments. as far as requiring less cleaning no, you would treat it as any piece of equipment you value. anything that goes into salt water gets a fresh water bath later. in fact RRS gives you the info on that subject. http://blog.reallyrightstuff.com/cleaning-tripod-legs/
a whole lot of boats are made with aluminum hulls.
basic Mg is used in the watercraft industry as a sacrificial anode on metal hulled boats.
Arka wrote: sjms wrote:
the RRS componentry is machined billet 6061-T6 aluminum that is anodized. Gitzo componentry is a form of cast Magnesium alloy that is painted.
the RRS is, too me overall, is a better made mechanically more robust product. now Gitzo is no slouch but requires a little more care. Gitzo has also been morphing their designs over the past 5 years.
both will serve you well. pricing in your neighborhood might be a deciding factor.
i have 3 tripods from RRS. TVC-33 (one of the original batch made), TVC-24 (purchased used) and the TQC-14 (my favorite travel tripod). i used to have Gitzo legs.
When you say that Gitzos require \"a little more care\" than the RRS, what exactly do you mean? What are some of the things you had to do to maintain the Gitzo that are not required with the RRS? I am thinking about making an upgrade to one of my \'pods as well and am curious to hear your thoughts on how the RRS is lower maintenance.
Edit: I see your comments above. Do you find that RRS legs require less cleaning, and handle sandy/salty environments better? .
anodized aluminum will do better under harsh environments. as far as requiring less cleaning no, you would treat it as any piece of equipment you value. in fact RRS gives you the info on that subject. http://blog.reallyrightstuff.com/cleaning-tripod-legs/
a whole lot of boats are made with aluminum hulls.
basic Mg is used in the watercraft industry as a sacrificial anode on metal hulled boats.
Sep 30, 2014 at 10:17 PM
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